Argument Writing Graphic Organizer
Paragraph One: Introduction to the Essay
Indent
Attention Grabbing First Sentence. Label it AG in the margin.
Statement of Purpose / Focus with 2 supporting details - This is your Claim (Thesis Statement with 2 Supporting Details) Label Claim in the margin.
Counterargument - For the opposite side of argument. Label CA at the start of the Counterargument in the margin.
Paragraph Two: Body of Essay
Indent using a Transition Word - Circle it
Topic Sentence of 2nd Paragraph - What is your paragraph about? Within the Topic Sentence, what is your supporting detail (1) from your claim in the first paragraph? Label it SD 1 in the margin. The claim must flow through your paper. Label Claim in margin, too.
What is your Statement of Purpose / Focus?
Elaboration of Evidence with Citations.
You need 2 pieces (Factual or Anecdotal). In the resource, (write the title of the source). Label it E of E in the margin.
One piece of Evidence must include Commentary - Why did you choose the piece of Evidence for your paper? Use Third Person not First. Label commentary in the margin. The quote was chosen to enhance my argument of ........
Counterargument - For the opposite side of argument. Label CA in the margin.
Paragraph Three: Body of Essay
Indent using a Transition Word - Circle it.
Topic Sentence of 3rd Paragraph - What is your paragraph about? Within the Topic Sentence, what is your supporting detail (2nd) from your claim in the first paragraph? Label it SD 2 in the margin. The claim must flow through your paper.
What is your Statement of Purpose / Focus?
Elaboration of Evidence with Citations.
You need 2 pieces (Factual or Anecdotal). In the resource, (write the title of the source). Label it E of E in the margin.
One piece of Evidence must include Commentary - Why did you choose the piece of Evidence for your paper? Use third person not First Person. Label it commentary in the margin. The quote was chosen to enhance my argument of ........
Counterargument - For the Opposite side of argument. Label CA in the margin.
Paragraph Four - Conclusion of Essay
Indent using a Transition word - In conclusion, - Circle it
Re-Statement of Purpose / Focus with 2 supporting details
Counterargument - For the opposite side of argument. Label in CA in the margin.
Language and Vocabulary
Academic and domain - specific social studies vocabulary
Example: Antifederalists, Federalists, Federalist Papers, Amendments, Bill of Rights, Constitution, Strong Central Government, Individual Rights